Jerry Hertaus

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jerry Hertaus


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 33A


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jerry Hertaus websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC

*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (2)

Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC

Republican Party of Minnesota

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2016)

Tom Emmer (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

David J. Osmek (2018)

Tom Emmer (2012)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

With $25 trillion dollars of national debt and zero inflation, it would take nearly fifty years and reducing all federal spending by 10% to be debt free. We can and must stop spending our children's future. Political leaders at the federal level do not have any incentive to reduce spending. Our constitutional republic and the restraints on spending were significantly altered with the 17th amendment. We need a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Term limits for US Congress too.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

That government may not impose a specific religious doctrine upon the citizenry, but not prohibit the free exercise of any religious belief by the people.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Have government pay the full cost of Medi-Care services by providers and stop the 40 year long corruption of health care pricing by inducing cost shifting to privately insured for services that government overpromises and underdelivers in the Medi-Care Program. There is way too much waste and fraud under Medi-Care


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone who meets the minimum requirements and laws of the United States to legally immigrate here.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in the sanctity of life. That every life is precious regardless of age, race, creed or origin. I beleive that the taking of another life except in circumstances of self-defense is unconscionable. I value private property and work as a means to achieve independence and prosperity.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Legislative Record Honoree of the American Conservative Union Honoree of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly Honoree of the National Federation of Independent Businesses Recorded votes serving upon the committees of: Ways & Means State Governemnt Finance Tax Committee Property Tax Committee

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

State Representative 8 years Mayor 2 years Planning Commission Chair 7 years Local Chamber of Commerce President 3 years Business Owner 40 years New Home Contractor 36 years Real Estate Broker 32 years Landscape Contractor 29 years Retail Owner 14 years Farmer 30 years CCU/ICU Nurse 12 years

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Hunting and outdoor enthusiast! Camping, Hiking, fishing and more.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Few if any except to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and criminals.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Did not answer

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, but it will be if we continue to divide this country through the advancement of identity politics creating divisiveness rather than unity.

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